Assistant Engineer (Highway Developers Agreements) (CDC)

Doncaster City Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Flexible working/flexi time

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support Highway Developers Agreements, delivering high-quality highway scheme development under S38/S278. Based at Civic Office, Doncaster, the role offers full-time hours and a competitive salary within Grade 8.

You will work with Highways Engineers to evaluate proposals, prepare agreements, issue permits, supervise works and ensure adherence to standards and safety regulations. Flexible working is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of highway engineering and construction.
• Capacity to supervise highway works associated with S38/S278 and related agreements.
• Awareness of CDM Regulations and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Receive enquiries from developers regarding highway infrastructure under S38/S184/S278 and issue forms and guidance notes.
• Assist with technical evaluation of proposed works and ensure drawings meet standards.
• Prepare information to enable entering into S38 or S278 agreements, including drawings, fees and bonds.
• Issue permits to work on highways per the Traffic Management Act.
• Supervise on-site works ensuring compliance with drawings and specs.
• Sign off completed works and issue certificates.

Skills

Highway engineering knowledge

Contract management

Site supervision

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

CDM Regulations knowledge

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

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Job profile for Assistant Engineer (Highway Developers Agreements) (CDC)

Assistant Engineer (Highway Developers Agreements) (CDC)

location_on Civic Office 02/09/2026 Assistant Engineer (Highway Developers Agreements) (CDC)

Job details

Salary Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221 (Pay award pending) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Doncaster Job category/type Engineering/Technical Date posted 31/07/2026 Job reference REQ23452 Attachments attachment Job Role Summary.docx attachment Professional 4 - job profile-1.docx attachment Benefits booklet.docx

Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221 (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent.

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests

Closing date: 02 September 2026

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Assistant Engineer (Highway Developers Agreements).

Are you motivated to contribute and learn in a dynamic environment?

We have an opportunity for you. In this role, you will play an important part in delivering positive outcomes for our community. We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Engineer to support our Highways Engineers in managing and delivering Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements under the Highways Act 1980.

Duties include:

The main duties will be but not restricted to:-

• Receive initial enquiries from developers relating to new highway infrastructure proposals under S38, S184 and S278 of the Highways Act 1980 and issue appropriate forms and guidance notes.
• Assist/undertake technical evaluation of proposed works, ensuring that all drawings comply with the relevant standards and specifications
• Prepare the relevant information, to allow the Council to enter a S38 or S278 Agreement. This will include drawings, technical information, fees, bonds and commuted sums.
• Issue permits to work on the highways in accordance with the Traffic Management Act.
• Supervise works on site ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Sign off completed works and issue the relevant certificates.

What you will bring to the role:

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of highway engineering and construction, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to effectively supervise highway works associated with Section 38, Section 184 and Section 278 Agreements. You will be able to work collaboratively with developers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure highway schemes are delivered safely and in accordance with approved plans, specifications and relevant standards.

You will also have an awareness of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) and wider health and safety legislation, with the ability to identify and report risks and help ensure that highway works are delivered in a safe and compliant manner.

A knowledge of highway legislation relating to Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements would be advantageous, together with an understanding of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and its application to highway works and network management.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• Flexible working/flexi time
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting and interview dates to be confirmed.

For further details or to arrange an informal chat, please contact:

Malc Lucas – [e-mail] .

John Foster – [e-mail].

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Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU